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Norwood

County:
Stanly County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.635

Norwood is a town located in Stanly County, North Carolina. Norwood has a 2026 population of 2,598. Norwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually and its population has increased by 9.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,364 in 2020.

The median household income in Norwood is $51,639 with a poverty rate of 8.55%. The median age in Norwood is 38.1 years: 32.4 years for males, and 43.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 118.2 males.

2.6K
Total Population
560
Density (mi²)
39 1.52%
Growth

Norwood Population

Norwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,598391.52%
20252,559391.55%
20242,520552.23%
20232,465461.9%
20222,419291.21%
20212,390261.1%
20202,364-4-0.17%
20192,444210.87%
20182,423190.79%
20172,404220.92%
20162,38270.29%
20152,37510.04%
20142,374-3-0.13%
20132,37760.25%
20122,371-3-0.13%
20112,374-5-0.21%
20102,37500%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 32.4 years

Norwood Adults

There are 2,039 adults, (333 of whom are seniors) in Norwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,115 (45.8%)
Male: 1,318 (54.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Norwood includes 61.2% White, 32.92% Black or African American, 3% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,48961.2%
Black or African American80132.92%
Other race733%
Two or more races512.1%
Asian190.78%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race733%
Two or more races220.9%
White140.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,47560.62%
Black or African American80132.92%
Two or more races291.19%
Asian190.78%

Norwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Norwood 's average per capita income is $40,264. Household income levels show a median of $51,639. The poverty rate stands at 8.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$76,406-
Families$73,393$85,918
Households$51,639$69,814
Non Families$23,036$44,385

$40,264

Average Income

$51,639

Median Household Income

8.55%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)